The World at War : Distant War (September 1939 - May 1940)

The World at War : Distant War (September 1939 - May 1940) (1973)

Genres - War  |   Sub-Genres - Military & War  |   Run Time - 60 min.  |   Countries - United Kingdom  |  
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Synopsis by Rose of Sharon Winter

This video is part two in the 26-volume World at War series that chronicles the history of World War II. Hosted by Laurence Olivier, the programs were originally televised on Sunday evenings in 1974. This episode focuses on the German advance on Poland and Norway from September, 1939, through May, 1940. The English and French, still untouched by war in their own lands, gather their forces.

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